Gis Technician - St. Catharines, Canada - City of St. Catharines

City of St. Catharines

Verified Company

St. Catharines, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Convert existing drawings, sketches and records into a digital form and integrate the converted records, survey and CAD data together with associated attribute data into a central spatial database repository using prescribed methods and forms.
Prepare graphics, reports and derived mapping products from central data repositories or from an assembly of disparate data sets using digital methods.
Update, maintain and verify the digital mapping of parcels and infrastructure assets (water, sewers, roads, sidewalks, etc.), within the central data repositories.
Retrieve, assemble and collate information (e.g. locations of sewers, water, parcels) from inhouse records and transmit this information electronically, orally or in writing to inquiring public or staff, as required.
Exchange information with city field crews and utilities on underground plant locations, as required.
Make basic trigonometric calculations for verifying and augmenting survey measurements and perform calculations for area, curves, frontage, and other data relating to surveys and plans as required.
Classify, index, file and retrieve various plans and records, as required.
Operate large format plotters and printers, high resolution scanner for aperture cards, microcomputers, pocket calculators, stereoscopes, and other equipment and monitor maintenance service and supplies as required.
Perform other similar and related duties as required.

Position Requirements:

College Diploma in Geomatics with an emphasis on Geographic Information Technology
One (1) year experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferably using the ESRI GIS platform in a municipal environment.
Experience using Autodesk products (AutoCad/Map and Civil 3D)
Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting Engineering, Architectural, Topographic and Survey plan types and their associated accuracies and coordinate systems.
Agreement to enter into a separate confidentiality agreement for access to the corporate data repositories.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
Valid Ontario Driver's licence, Class "G", with a clean driving record.

CUPE 157 Pay Group 8 - Minimum $65,091 annually; Maximum $73,093 annually

Expected Work Location:
City Hall

Hours of Work:
Currently Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

The City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$65,091.00-$73,093.00 per year

Benefits: